Oh for the Getting and Not Letting Go

VINYL FORMAT. Jim Fairchild, formed member of Grandaddy and Modest Mouse, releases his sophomore album under the moniker All Smiles. "Whatever the inspiration, All Smiles' sophomore album is undoubtedly a positive step forward, the successful stretching of Fairchild's creative abilities, as well as one last refreshing dip into sweetly melodic pop before diving headfirst into the messy, muttering, schizophrenic rock of Modest Mouse. What kind of music might come of Fairchild spending his summer and fall playing the part of Johnny Marr one can only guess, but here's hoping we find out sooner rather than later." - HEAVE